Image Bank - Fishes
Softskin Slickhead
Reference |
IB0918 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Slickheads - ALEPOCEPHALIDAE |
Common Name |
Softskin Slickhead |
Scientific Name |
Rouleina attrita |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
They are found worlwide, in tropical and temperate waters as deep as 6000 m. Many species have been observed at depth, drifting passively, waiting for prey to cross their path. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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